Embroidered kurtas enjoy a sort of universally accepted elegance that makes them great sartorial picks for most occasions. While some designers have been drawn to specific kinds of embroidery techniques for special collections, others have made the timeless trend a mainstay in their body of work. From heavily embellished couture pieces by designers like Anamika Khanna and Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla to lightweight everyday iterations, the embroidered kurta has many avatars.

The best embroidered kurtas to invest in this season

Embroidered kurtas can see you through almost any event on your festive calendar. For instance, Kavita Bhartia’s pastel blue kurta featuring embroidery in a peachy hue is perfect for a lavish wedding, while Anamika Khanna’s grey kurta, which comes with vibrant embellishment, serves as a good option for a celebratory function at home. Lean on Jayanti Reddy’s purple kurta doused in silver embroidery to add a pop of colour to your ethnic wardrobe, or go with Ritu Kumar’s ivory and green kurta to tone things down a notch. If you’re worried about the rains ruining your outfit, Mulmul’s lime kurta comes with a cropped farshi salwar to take care of your monsoon woes. Scroll ahead for our edit of embroidered kurtas that will instantly elevate your Indian ethnic wardrobe.